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Missing College Student’s Phone Discovered At Los Angeles Airport: Police | KFI AM 640
Authorities in California revealed the cell phone of a missing college student was discovered at Los Angeles International Airport as mystery surrounds her disappearance.
According to KTTV, Noelle Lynch, a 23-year-old student at Sacramento State University, left her parents' house in a "difficult state of mind" on April 1.
Mark Lynch,…
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LA to Consider Ban for Criminal Checks on Housing Applicants
The Los Angeles City Council will consider whether to bar landlords from snooping into potential renters’ criminal past and using their records to deny them housing.The council voted 11-0 to reactivate a motion seeking to establish a “fair chance” housing ordinance that would prohibit property owners from asking about an applicant’s criminal…
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Viva Tirado: The South/East LA Connection | Lost Notes
KCRW’s acclaimed music documentary podcast, Lost Notes, returns for its fourth season. Co-hosts Novena Carmel (KCRW) and Michael Barnes (KCRW / KPFK / Artform Radio) guide you through eight wildly different and deeply human stories, each set against the kaleidoscopic backdrop of LA’s soul and R&B scene of the 1950s-1970s. Support KCRW’s…
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Pursuit suspect surrenders after high-speed chase in Southern California
A woman behind the wheel of a black sedan, along with a passenger in the vehicle, was taken into custody after a high-speed chase through the streets of Los Angeles.
Officers with the Los Angeles Police Department initiated the pursuit on reports that the woman was driving recklessly and was possibly under the influence.
The woman…
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Effort Begins To Save 99 Cents Only Stores From Permanent Closure
COMMERCE, CA — As shoppers flock to area 99 Cents Only stores to stock up one last time before the doors shutter permanently, a former president of Big Lots and the original Pic `N' Save brand has launched an effort to save the 143 outlets located in Southern California, Los Angeles Magazine reported. "It's a passion for me to try and do…
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2 dead after collision on 5 Freeway on-ramp in Commerce
A crash in Commerce claimed the lives of two people early Saturday.
According to a CHP spokesperson, the multi-vehicle traffic collision was reported shortly after 7 a.m. on the Slauson Avenue on-ramp to the 5 Freeway.
Beloved Los Angeles pastor Rev. Dr. Cecil ‘Chip’ Murray dies at 94
A SigAlert was issued for the…
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LA City Council votes to increase wages for bus workers starting this year
The Los Angeles City Council Friday agreed to increase wages for city bus drivers, mechanics and utility workers.
The council voted 11-0 in support of the matter without discussion.
Council members Curren Price, Nithya Raman, Monica Rodriguez and Katy Yaroslavsky were absent during the vote.
On Wednesday, the council's…
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The Los Angeles Festival Of Movies Is Here To Treat Your Inner Cinephile
#261: Despite being a hub for all things film, Los Angeles doesn't have what could be described as a major film festival. But starting tomorrow, the brand new Los Angeles Festival of Movies is bringing festival highlights and world premieres to three independent venues around the city. Forget the cost of a pass, airfare and lodging in a town…
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Los Angeles shares a key similarity with the region of Taiwan jolted by powerful earthquake
Taiwan was struck Wednesday by its most powerful earthquake in a quarter of a century with powerful shaking in a region that shares at least one key similarity with Los Angeles.
At least nine people were killed and hundreds more were injured. The strong shaking damaged buildings and highways, and train service was interrupted.…
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City of STEM and the Los Angeles Maker Faire preview
Pablo Chacon and Gayle Anderson
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Gayle Anderson previews the “City of STEM and the Los Angeles Maker Faire.”
Saturday, April 6, City of STEM and the Los Angeles Maker Faire are combining, creating an amazing all-day event that kicks off a month-long celebration.
Presented in partnership with the Los…
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